Octopath Traveler: The Kotaku Review

Eight people gather in a tavern, swapping stories and preparing for adventure. Its not clear why theyre traveling togethertheres a pious cleric and a murderous dancer in this odd crewbut theyve united nonetheless.Read more ...

Whichever path you travel, this JRPG holds beauty and excellent combat in store.Read more ...

Review: Octopath Traveler Switch review - An ambitious JRPG which excels in combat but fails on story

Octopath Traveler is a very hard game to pin down. At its core it's a JRPG with turn-based combat, a unique art style, and a huge wealth of content to dig into - so far, so standard.
But its combat is full of tactical depth beyond simple buffing and effective spell use, and its approach to storytelling and character development is unlike anything you'll have encountered anywhere else.
It doesn't all pay off - the story in particular is hampered slightly by its devotion to its eight characters - but it makes for a truly fascinating JRPG which is remarkably easy lose hours of your life...Read more ...

Review: Octopath Traveler - Not bad at all - Gaming Boulevard

Gaming Boulevard wrote:
In conclusion, I think the game is aptly called Octopath Traveler, a great new approach to one of my beloved genres. I dislike the feeling of certain combats being dragged on and on and on. So yes, I have a bit of a mixed feeling in regards to the review and how to score it. The novelty of this approach versus the forced way to fight swiftly. I think the storytelling is the main attraction.Read more ...